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Transcutaneous energy transfer device

US6058330A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1998
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0001
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In the design of transcutaneous energy transfer devices, variation in spacing between coils results in energy transfer efficiency changes. These changes may have significant effect on a system. It is proposed to provide a plurality of implanted coils for receiving energy simultaneously. Preferably, a plurality of coil pairs is used for transferring energy simultaneously. Also, a feedback system for use in a multiple coil system is disclosed.

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